Who can get diarrhea?

Who can get diarrhea?

Anyone can get diarrhea. It’s not uncommon for many people to have diarrhea several times a year. It’s very common and usually not a major concern for most people.

However, diarrhea can be serious in certain groups of people, including:

• Young children.
• Older adults (the elderly).
• Those with medical conditions.

For each of these people, diarrhea can cause other health problems.